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Jan 29, 2025 · Asian mid-market performing credit platform Ascertis Credit, formerly known as BPEA Credit, on Wednesday said it has hit the final close of its Select Short Term Income Fund-I (SSTIF-I) at Rs 1,000 crore ($115.6 million), exceeding its initial target of Rs 750 crore.

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Feb 13, 2025 · Aura Private Equity has led a $18 million investment in Global Incentive Solutions, the Singapore-domiciled parent company of Philippine employee engagement fintech company Giftaway.

Feb 27, 2025 · Fundraising by VC firms based in Southeast Asia hit a four-year low in 2024. Fourteen regional funds secured a final close last year, compared with 32 in 2023.

Feb 13, 2025 · Announcing the 10th Edition of the Asia PE-VC Summit! We are excited to bring you the 10th edition of DealStreetAsia’s flagship Asia PE-VC Summit, taking place in Singapore on September 10-11, 2025. Building on the oversubscribed 2024 edition, which featured 150+ top industry leaders, the 2025 summit will continue to deliver insightful discussions, high-caliber

Feb 19, 2025 · Vietnamese restaurant group Golden Gate is understood to have acquired The Coffee House from local retail group Seedcom, DealStreetAsia has learnt.

Mar 27, 2025 · Only four Southeast Asia-focused private equity funds secured final closes in 2024—the lowest since at least 2018. Collectively, they amassed $1.32 billion in capital from limited partners, a seven-year low. Limited exit opportunities and low DPI levels are key reasons for the cautious investor ...

Feb 7, 2025 · This week we look at efforts to boost Malaysia’s private equity sector; the impact of India’s Budget on the private capital sector, and what top industry players have slated for 2025.

Mar 3, 2025 · Hong Kong-based private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has invested in Vietnam-based K-12 education company NPX Point Avenue.